The following are the characteristics of the Equatorial low pressure belt:
1. The expanse of this belt is found in both the sides of the equator between 5° latitudes.
2. Due to rays of the sun falling direct in this belt, the temperature is always high and the air pressure is low.
3. In this belt, there is excess of water vapor in the atmosphere.
4. Horizontal winds do not blow in this belt, but the vertical convectional currents are found here.
5. It is also called the belt of calm or Doldrum belt.